The early games drew strong crowds, as Philadelphia sold out the Spectrum for their opener, leading the league in attendance.
The first expansion team was announced on December 13, nine days before the first game in league history, as the Buffalo Stallions were slated to start play in the 1979-80 season.
10,386 fans were in the Nassau Coliseum to see the Cincinnati Kids play the Arrows in the league's first game.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania: Major Indoor Soccer League.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania: Major Indoor Soccer League.